Cyclist issues warning after discovering pins scattered all over a bike path in Swansea

Hundreds of pins were discovered scattered across a cycle path in Swansea at the weekend (Image: Steven Thomas)

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A cyclist has issued a warning after discovering hundreds of pins scattered all over a bike path in Swansea.

Steven Thomas was out for his early morning exercise at 6am on Saturday, May 2 at the bike path near Foxhole Road in St Thomas, when he discovered three or four pins in one of his bike's tyres, creating small punctures.

But as he continued halfway along the path, he noticed even more pins, which he said were placed deliberately at specific locations so you were unable to avoid them.

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He added: "People walk their dogs down there as well and kids use the path.

"I spoke to a few people and told them to watch where they were going.

"I use that path all the time and it has never happened before.

"Obviously there is someone out there with too much time on their hands, and if they have got the time and effort to do something like that what else are they going to do.

"I would warn people to be more observant when using the path."

A South Wales Police spokeswoman said: "We were made aware of this incident and have passed the information to the council for attendance – we would urge anyone with information to contact their local neighbourhood policing team and if they see any incidents to report it to us via 101."